A soothing and immune boosting drink, and a great substitute for coffee! Ingredients: 1c almond milk 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/2 tsp cinnamon (Ceylon preferably, rather than Cassia: it will not thicken your drink as much, plus it’s supposed to be healthier) 1/8 tsp ginger powder pinch black, pinch cayenne pepper 1 tsp maple syrup Directions:…
Tag: Vegan
Energy bites aka healthized Aussie bites [GF]
We are Costco fiends! Ever tried their Aussie bites? A sinful dessert disguised as a healthy snack… But you didn’t fool us, M. Jelinek, ha! Ha! Ha! Here’s a really simple, edited version – more energy, less fat and (way) less sugar. 10 min to prepare, 12 to bake – All done in less than half an…
Golden coconut macaroons [GF]
Another edited, lovely Minimalist baker post. The turmeric might come accross as a lttle earthy if you have a super-taster in your household. I find that it settles overnight however. Ingredients: 3 cups unsweetened, shredded coconut 1 tsp ground turmeric 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground cardamon pinch black pepper 6 heaping TBSP ground…
Tempeh (or seitan) + quinoa thai salad bowl with peanut (or almond) sauce [GF]
This one can be made soy-free by substituting the tempeh for seitan, and peanut free by using almond butter in lieu of peanut. Whether you’re using one or the other, the preparation is the same, and yields a delicious, satisfying and nutritious meal. Ingredients: For the peanut (or almond) sauce: 1/3c peanut or almond butter…
Blueberry-Banana muffins
This is a twist on Oh She Glows Banana Blueberry Spelt muffins. Yields about 17 medium muffins, at 103 calories each. Ingredients: 2 medium ripe bananas 1c almond milk 1/2c apple sauce 1 TBSP maple syrup dash apple cider vinegar dash vanilla extract 1/4c coconut oil 2c whole wheat flour 1.5 tsp cinnamon pinch salt 1 tsp…
Shredded kale salad [GF]
Kale is soooo good for you. Right? It is! Or so does everyone say… I recently read something about these trends being totally fabricated. I need to find it gain. In the meantime, le’s just enjoy a really tasty and satisfying recipe. I have even served it at Thanksgiving and everyone loved it, all type of-vores combined. Ingredients:…
Soft+creamy vegan cheese, cashew-based [GF]
Surprisingly, I do not miss cheese that much. I found tasty replacements… And I still eat real cheese every now and then, I just hardly buy it. I decided to eat more vegan because of how it made me feel… And sometimes, cheese tastes quite good (insert a glass of wine, or two). Ingredients: 1/2c…
Cocoa fudge black bean brownies energy bites [GF]
These are not sweet at all, I like to eat one before a long afternoon run. Ingredients: 1 thumb-size chunk fresh ginger 6 pitted dates 2 TBSP flaxmeal + 5 TBSP water 1x15oz can black beans, rinsed+ drained 1 TBSP coconut oil 2 TBSP avocado (about the half of a small one) 1/4c unsweetened cocoa…
Healthy fries!
But there’s nothing healthy about fries you say, my nutrition-aware reader! Or, there is as long as they’re sprinkled with fresh parsley and lemon juice like those from that Greek restaurant (yes, Maureen, I’m talking about you!). Well, try those parsnip fries. And if it’s your husband doing the groceries, you need to write: parsnips,…
Breakfast tarte aux pommes végane
So, SOMEBODY told me this did not deserve to be called apple pie because it was neither rich or sweet enough,… I personally like it but, okay, I’ll compromise and trick you by using the French name and calling it a breakfast dish :> Ingredients: FOR THE DOUGH: 1/2c heaping white flour + 1c whole-wheat…